Howard Wood Elementary School
Torrance, CA 90501-5705
Phone: (310) 533-4484
Fax: (310) 972-6484
District: Torrance Unified
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 366 students
Howard Wood Elementary School, located in Torrance, California, serves grades K-5 in the Torrance Unified district. It is among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Howard Wood Elementary School is a public school in the Torrance Unified school district located in Torrance, CA. The principal of Howard Wood Elementary School is Teresa Lanphere. As of 2015, the students are 38.3% Hispanic; 25.7% White, non-Hispanic; 13.1% Asian; 10.4% Multiracial; 6.3% Black, non-Hispanic; 4.4% Filipino; 0.5% Pacific Islander; and 0.5% Native American or Native Alaskan. 35.2% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 13.7% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.3% | — | — |
| White, non-Hispanic | 25.7% | — | — |
| Asian | 13.1% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 6.3% | — | — |
| Filipino | 4.4% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.5% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 35.2% | — | — |
| English learners | 13.7% | — | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollyglen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hawthorne | CA | 7 mi | |
| 2 | Northridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Northridge | CA | 30.6 mi | |
| 3 | Whispering Winds Apartments | Apartment Complex | San Clemente | CA | 48.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown | San Clemente | CA | 48.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles AFB | 8 mi. |
| Los Alamitos JFTB | 11.3 mi. |
| Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station | 14 mi. |
| Point Mugu NAS - Naval Base Ventura County | 49 mi. |
